Northbound Highway 680 lanes closed in Pleasanton after big rig hits overhead sign
All lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton were closed Wednesday morning while crews inspected an overhead sign that was struck and damaged by a big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Caltrans said the sign was damaged during an overnight road paving operation when the cab of the truck flipped open and struck the sign at about 3:50 a.m. south of the interchange with Interstate Highway 580.
The collision prompted the full closure of the northbound lanes so the sign could be inspected, CHP officials said.
Sig-Alert issued for northbound I-680 at Stoneridge Drive. All lanes closed while Caltrans inspects the overhead sign that was struck by a tractor-trailer. pic.twitter.com/Svh2kQaP3M
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) August 28, 2024
Caltrans crews eventually removed the entire overhead sign because of the damage. The work also forced the closure of the northbound 680 connector to eastbound Highway 580.
More photos from the closure on I-680 as it is currently closed in the northbound direction at Stoneridge Dr. Caltrans is assessing the damage and the repairs. Please use exits south of Stoneridge Dr. or Sr-84 east into Livermore as a detour. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/3ZhK1xO6iu
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) August 28, 2024
Drivers were diverted off the highway to Stoneridge Drive during the closure. Other northbound drivers were using the Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue exits to get around the closure.
Caltrans said the sign was safely removed and the lanes reopened around 10:40 a.m. The agency said it anticipated no adverse impact on the afternoon commute because of numerous signs in the area; additional highway signage would be added if necessary.
No injuries were reported.